Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO, but the ‘Trump whisperer’ isn’t going anywhere
Reported by Fortune · fortune.com · September 3, 2026
Cook is giving up Apple’s top job, but his years navigating Trump, tariffs, and China are still valuable enough for the tech giant to keep him close.
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What to watch: Monitor chip inventory cycles — overhang periods precede sharp upside moves in semis.
Market reaction today: $AAPL -2.51%
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